Right-winger Warren Williams played briefly with the St. Louis Blues and California Golden Seals in the mid-70s. He was best known as a solid worker in the minors and an international player for the United States.

Born in Duluth, Minnesota, Williams played junior with the Oshawa Generals and Niagara Falls Flyers of the OHA. After splitting his rookie pro season between the EHL and WHL, Williams was signed as a free agent by the Blues. He played half the 1973-74 season in the NHL where he was solid checker for St. Louis.

Early in the 1974-75 season, Williams was part of a four player deal with California He scored 11 goals for his new club and formed a decent line with Dave Gardner and Dave Hrechkosy.

The 1976-77 season was Williams' last but it was eventful. Before retiring he represented the US at the inaugural Canada Cup, played solidly for the Oilers then played for Team USA at the 1977 World Championships.

REGULAR SEASON

PLAYOFFS

Season

Club

League

GP

G

A

TP

PIM

+/-

GP

G

A

TP

PIM

1970-71

Oshawa Generals

OHA-Jr.

53

5

21

26

43

1971-72

Oshawa<196>Niagara Falls

OHA-Jr.

47

13

18

31

101

6

0

1

1

41

1972-73

New England<196>Clinton Comets

EHL

54

22

42

64

129

1972-73

Denver Spurs

WHL

13

2

5

7

15

5

1

2

3

2

1973-74

St. Louis Blues

NHL

31

3

10

13

6

+2

1973-74

Denver Spurs

WHL

35

13

11

24

86

1974-75

California Golden Seals

NHL

63

11

21

32

118

-16

1974-75

Denver Spurs

CHL

14

2

9

11

29

1975-76

California Golden Seals

NHL

14

0

4

4

7

-7

1975-76

Salt Lake Golden Eagles

CHL

60

31

46

77

171

5

2

3

5

24

1976-77

United States

Can-Cup

3

0

3

3

2

1976-77

Edmonton Oilers

WHA

29

3

10

13

16

1976-77

Rhode Island Reds

AHL

5

0

1

1

24

1976-77

United States

WEC-A

10

4

4

8

22

1977-78

Sun Valley Suns

Exhib.

2

1

2

3

0

NHL Totals

108

14

35

49

131

Brother of Tommy CHL First All-Star Team (1975)

Traded to New England (EHL) by Clinton (EHL) for Dwight Winters, October, 1972. Claimed by Clinton (EHL) after New England (EHL) franchise folded, December, 1972. Signed as a free agent by St. Louis, August, 1972. Traded to California by St. Louis with Dave Gardner for Craig Patrick and Stan Gilbertson, November 11, 1974. Signed as a free agent by Edmonton (WHA), September, 1976.